• SOUTH BRUNSWICK: CALENDAR

    Fri., Jan. 16 thru Fri., April 10 “Classic Subjects: Still Life” exhibit by 24 local artists at will be held at The Gallery in the South Brunswick Municipal Building, 540 Route 522, Monmouth Junction, weekdays 8:30-4:30 p.m. and evenings when meetings are scheduled. Call 732-329-4000 x7635 or email [email protected]. Opening reception Fri., Jan. 16, from…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Wanted: Heroes for photos with deserving puppies

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer     UPPER FREEHOLD — A local rescue is looking for local heroes to pose with their puppies and help them put together an upcoming calendar for the new year.     “This will be our first calendar and, we hope, many more to come,” said Stacy Medina, president and founder of…

  • Alcohol fatalities

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I’ve seen figures on how many accidents are alcohol-related, but I’ve never seen figures on how many traffic fatalities are. A: About one-fourth (24 percent) of drivers involved in fatal car crashes had a positive blood alcohol concentration, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A reader asks me…

  • Truck sales surge, hybrids fizzle

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features FORD F-150 Cheaper gas may be helping lure some buyers away from the most fuel-efficient vehicles, but market forces are more likely to blame for this reversal of fortune. With gas prices dropping precipitously in late 2014, sales of full-size pickup trucks continued their upward path, while those of fuel-frugal…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Gloria Zastko, of Gloria Zastko, Realtors, North Brunswick, announces that Jayakrishnan (Jay) Maniyil was named the top listing agent and Peter Maimone and Jay Maniyil share the top sales agent honor for December. “We expect 2015 to be an incredible year for real estate, especially if interest rates remain as low as they are, so…

  • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares donates $110,000 to local charities

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares, the philanthropic arm of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., has donated $110,000 to 11 local charities following the success of its recent Blue and White Gala, Casino Gala and Casino Night fundraising events. “It is the continuing mission of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares…

  • South River’s Ryan back on the mats after lengthy rehab

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Doug Ryan of South River High School suffered a broken leg during the football preseason that forced him to miss his senior campaign on the gridiron. But he has been medically cleared to return to the wrestling team, and he is focused on getting to Atlantic City for the state championships.…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    The Provident Bank Foundation has announced a request for proposals (RFP) for a $100,000 grant open to nonprofits located within Provident Bank’s service area that offer community enrichment programs that drive economic development, contribute to a more well-rounded community experience, and provide increased access to information and specialized learning opportunities. This RFP is geared toward…

  • Scaled-back school improvements head to public vote in South River

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — The borough’s school district will have another opportunity to put proposed repairs to a vote this month. In September, voters narrowly opposed a larger version of a project focused on building security and repairs by a vote of 283 opposed and 245 in favor. Unlike the September proposal,…

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